| Abstract [eng] |
Hearing is one of the most basic and important human senses for analysing the environment and integrating socially. The loss of this ability causes great discomfort and makes everyday life much more difficult, making it harder to enjoy life. According to the World Health Organisation, more than 5% of the world's population, or 430 million people, need rehabilitation to deal with their hearing loss. It is estimated that by 2050, 1 in 10 people will have a hearing problems. Therefore, the treatment of deafness is a relevant topic. The aim of this paper is to review the clinical cases and scientific literature on the surgical treatment of deafness by cochlear implantation, to analyse the indications for surgery, the principles of surgical treatment, the results and the possible complications of treatment. Methodology: two patients who underwent cochlear implantation surgery at Vilnius University Hospital Santaros Clinics were analysed. The PubMed database was searched for literature review sources. Publications from the last five years were used. The World Health Organisation's official website was searched for information. Conclusion: based on the literature and clinical cases, the main indication for cochlear implantation is hearing loss that is not already corrected by hearing aids, and there are very few contraindications. The main surgical technique is posterior tympanotomy and there is a large amount of research on the roboticisation of cochlear implantation. The results of the treatment are very good, with patients regaining the ability to hear, improving their speaking skills, their cognitive and psychological state and their quality of life. |
